City Hall and Court House  
15 West Kellogg Boulevard  
Council Chambers - 3rd  
Floor  
City of Saint Paul  
651-266-8560  
Meeting Minutes  
City Council  
Council President Mitra Jalali  
Vice President HwaJeong Kim  
Councilmember Anika Bowie  
Councilmember Cheniqua Johnson  
Councilmember Saura Jost  
Councilmember Rebecca Noecker  
Councilmember Nelsie Yang  
Wednesday, July 17, 2024  
ROLL CALL  
3:30 PM  
Council Chambers - 3rd Floor  
Meeting started at 3:3 PM  
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Present  
Councilmember Rebecca Noecker, Councilmember Mitra Jalali,  
Councilmember HwaJeong Kim, Councilmember Saura Jost and  
Councilmember Cheniqua Johnson  
2 - Councilmember Nelsie Yang and Councilmember Anika Bowie  
Absent  
COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE  
Amending CDBG Project Budgets: $45,000 of funding for 655 Payne (La  
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Palma) and $270,090 of funding for American House rehabilitation to be  
funded with the Business Investment Fund, Citywide 30% AMI Housing  
Program, and the Housing Real Estate Multi-Unit Development Fund.  
Received and Filed  
Amending ESG Project Budgets: Reallocating funding for the 2022-23  
Emergency Solutions Grant activities administered by Ramsey County per the  
Joint Powers Agreement approved via RES 19-2110.  
Received and Filed  
CONSENT AGENDA  
Items listed under the Consent Agenda will be enacted by one motion with no separate  
discussion. If discussion on an item is desired, the item will be removed from the  
Consent Agenda for separate consideration.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
Council President Jalali stated that Item 7 was being withdrawn.  
Councilmember Jost moved approval.  
Consent Agenda adopted as amended  
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Yea:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Jost and Councilmember Johnson  
Nay:  
2 - Councilmember Yang and Councilmember Bowie  
Absent:  
Authorizing the City to make a $1,941,711 correction to the Electric Vehicle  
Maintenance fund budget in specific projects and accounts to align with actual  
spending.  
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Adopted  
Approving the Maintenance Labor Agreement (May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2027)  
between the City of Saint Paul and the International Association of Sheet  
Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers, Local 10.  
Laid over to July 24, 2024  
Authorizing the City's Emergency Management Department to apply for, and  
accept if granted, the Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER)  
Equipment Grant Program.  
Adopted  
Approving two polling location changes for the 2024 elections (wards 4 and 7).  
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Adopted  
Approving the Como Regional Park Long-Range Plan.  
Withdrawn  
Changing the rate of pay for Meter Reader Coordinator, EG 01, AFSCME  
Clerical.  
Adopted  
Changing the rate of pay for Sewer Pumping Station Operator, EG 12.  
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Adopted  
ROLL CALL  
6 -  
Present  
Absent  
Councilmember Rebecca Noecker, Councilmember Mitra Jalali,  
Councilmember HwaJeong Kim, Councilmember Anika Bowie,  
Councilmember Saura Jost and Councilmember Cheniqua Johnson  
1 - Councilmember Nelsie Yang  
SUSPENSION ITEMS  
Approving the application for change of ownership for 1881 By Lake Elmo Inn  
INC d/b/a 1881 By Lake Elmo Inn for the Liquor On Sale - 181-290 Seats,  
Liquor On Sale - Sunday & Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Patio), (License ID  
#20240000932) for the premises located at 214 4th Street East.  
Councilmember Noecker spoke to the resolution and moved approval.  
Adopted  
6 -  
0
Yea:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost and Councilmember Johnson  
Nay:  
1 - Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
ORDINANCES  
An ordinance is a city law enacted by the City Council. It is read at three separate  
council meetings and becomes effective after passage by the Council and 30 days  
after publication in the Saint Paul Pioneer Press. Public hearings on ordinances are  
generally held at the second reading.  
Final Adoption  
Amending Chapter 67 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the EG East Grand  
Avenue Overlay District.  
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Councilmember Noecker moved Version 2, and asked that it be laid over to August 7,  
2024.  
Spencer Miller-Johnson explained the amended version.  
Council President Jalali spoke in support.  
Amended, public hearing reopened, and laid over to August 7, 2024 for Final  
Adoption  
6 -  
Yea:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost and Councilmember Johnson  
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Nay:  
1 - Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways  
to testify.  
Amending Title XII of the Legislative Code to add Chapter 143 titled  
Comprehensive Downtown Improvement Special Service District.  
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Laid over to July 24, 2024 for Final Adoption  
6 -  
0
Yea:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost and Councilmember Johnson  
Nay:  
1 - Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
Adopting the 2025 Operating Plan for the Comprehensive Downtown  
Improvement Special Service District and imposing a service charge pursuant  
to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 428A. (Public hearing closed and laid over  
from July 17, 2024)  
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Public hearing closed and laid over to July 24, 2024  
6 -  
0
Yea:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost and Councilmember Johnson  
Nay:  
1 - Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
Approving the applications of the Minnesota United FC for sound level  
variance applications in order to present amplified sound on July 20, and  
August 24, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with pre-event sound checks at  
4:30 p.m., within the Street and the Beer Garden Area at Allianz Field - 400  
Snelling Avenue North.  
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Adopted  
6 -  
0
Yea:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost and Councilmember Johnson  
Nay:  
1 - Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
Approving the application of Rondo Community Coalition for a sound level  
variance in order to present amplified sound on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at  
820 Rondo Avenue - Rondo Commemorative Plaza.  
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Adopted  
6 -  
0
Yea:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost and Councilmember Johnson  
Nay:  
1 - Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
Authorizing the Police Department to accept $285,000 in additional funds and  
amend the 2024 Special Fund Budget for an amended award from the  
Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety (OTS)  
for the Enforcement Grant Program 2024 program.  
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Adopted  
6 -  
0
Yea:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost and Councilmember Johnson  
Nay:  
1 - Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
Approving the application of Water Lantern Festival for a sound level variance  
in order to present amplified sound on July 27, 2024 at 1400 Phalen Drive -  
Phalen Park Beach House.  
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Adopted  
6 -  
0
Yea:  
Nay:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost and Councilmember Johnson  
1 - Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
Final Order approving the Mill and Overlay on Concordia/Rondo from Snelling  
to Marion as part of the 2024 Mill and Overlay Program (Project No.  
MO2403B, Assessment No. 255503).  
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Adopted  
6 -  
0
Yea:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost and Councilmember Johnson  
Nay:  
1 - Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the  
amount of $397,682 for a reimbursement from the State of Minnesota for  
equipment for the hazardous materials team.  
Adopted  
6 -  
0
Yea:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost and Councilmember Johnson  
Nay:  
1 - Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
Authorizing the City to enter into a purchase agreement for 60 West  
Sycamore to house the Public Works Solid Waste and Recycle Services;  
amending the 2024 budget to establish the spending and financing for the  
purchase; and declaring the official intent of the City to reimburse certain  
original expenditures related to the capital projects from the proceeds of  
tax-exempt or taxable bonds to be issued by the City.  
Adopted  
6 -  
0
Yea:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost and Councilmember Johnson  
Nay:  
1 - Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS  
Third Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 733  
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FAIRVIEW AVENUE NORTH in Council File RLH RR 24-8.  
$5,000 performance deposit forfeited and removal ordered within 15 days.  
Also in attendance: Stamate Skliris, owner  
Marcia Moermond, Legislative Hearing Officer: My ask is to forfeit the $5,000  
performance deposit and authorize the Department of Safety and Inspections (DSI) to  
move forward with removal of the structure. This is the third making finding on if this is  
a nuisance. You originally granted 180 days, then another 180 days, and then another  
90 days most recently. When you granted 90 days in March, you decided that a certain  
number of conditions needed to be met, that had been negotiated with the building  
official. They have not been met. It sounds like they're at an impasse now, so I am out  
of tools to move this across the finish line. In my opinion, alternative dispute resolution  
needs to occur with a different group of people. Progress is 85-90% done.  
Council President Jalali: Could you repeat the recommendation again?  
Moermond: To forfeit the $5,000 performance deposit and remove within 15 days. I  
anticipate additional dispute resolution activities outside of that action, but I am not  
the one to bring those.  
Jalali: Forfeiture meaning they don't have a chance to get the deposit back?  
Moermond: Yes. There's not been performance to complete the rehabilitation and meet  
the terms of the Code Compliance Inspection Report (CCIR). In the normal course of  
events. I would have long ago asked you either to forfeit the performance deposit and  
require another $5,000 or $10,000 deposit. In this case, I allowed for there to be time  
to work with DSI. I no longer have any tools, as I said.  
Jalali: This would be a fourth extension if we granted one?  
Moermond: There have been 3 so far.  
Stamate Skliris: I am the owner of this property. Moermond is correct that there is an  
impasse. When I bought the home I was remote working from North Dakota. I now live  
only 9 minutes from the property. I'm originally from Worthington, MN where my parents  
had two restaurants. I've put about $400,000 into the home. All 3 floors are filled with  
heated tile. A former council member was a colleague of mine who I went to law school  
with. They told me to contact DSI Directer Wiese, because the building official Steve  
Ubl was creating a toxic culture. In the list of 5 items from him, I am willing to  
complete three while I see the other 2 as arbitrary. I asked if I needed a permit for a  
deck, was told no, so I built it with no footings or railings, short, and without a permit.  
Ubl said he needed to open up the deck to inspect it, and that isn't going to happen. I  
also put a heated vent for the oven, which satisfies City code. Ubl told me to replace it  
or get a new one.  
Jalali: I understand your ask, and it sounds like you are disputing that with DSI.  
Skliris: Lastly, you can't forfeit a performance deposit when progress is being made.  
Ubl said we would get to a yes but didn't honor his word.  
Councilmember Johnson moved to close the public hearing. Approved 6-0.  
Jalali: I will move Moermond's recommendation. These issues need to be hashed out  
at DSI, and this action does not preclude that from happening.  
Adopted as amended  
6 -  
0
Yea:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost and Councilmember Johnson  
Nay:  
1 - Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
Appeal of David Chavez to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 721  
FOURTH STREET EAST.  
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Appeal granted. Property released from Vacant Building Program.  
Marcia Moermond, Legislative Hearing Officer: This is an appeal of a Vacant Building  
Registration for this property. It was condemned as unfit for human habitation because  
the electricity had been shut off. This is a duplex and the owner has restored has  
restored electricity to Unit 1, where he resides. The other unit is not occupied. In these  
cases the Department of Safety and Inspections (DSI) lifts the condemnation and I am  
recommending that you grant the appeal on the Vacant Building Registration because  
it is no longer condemned.  
Councilmember Johnson: Could you reiterate why this was registered as a vacant  
building?  
Moerond: Electricity was shut off to the house. City enforcement officials became  
aware of this through two mechanisms. The first was that Excel energy notifies the City  
when there's a shut-off. They usually give a grace of a few weeks for somebody to  
come with their payments. Secondly, the City received a complaint from neighbors  
about a generator running to the property. Those two things get the inspector out there  
to see the condition, not that just one wouldn't have done it in either case. This leads  
to the condemnation and order to vacate, as electric is considered a basic facility for  
somebody to be living in a house, the same as water service or gas service. Those  
things have to be present in order for it to be livable. The owner made right with Xcel  
Energy enough that one of the two units got electricity back. DSI says that unit can be  
lived in and is now considered safe and habitable. It is not condemned. I recommend,  
therefore, that this be released from the Vacant Building Program. There was no other  
criteria identified outside of the lack of electric service that related to the  
condemnation. There are other problems that are in the system related to this House,  
such as the generator noise and garbage, but that isn't in front of you today. Those  
other issues may come forward and be appealed in front of the City Council at another  
time, but they aren't here now.  
Johnson: Thank you. Our office will continue to monitor the situation. I will most likely  
recommend approving Moermond's recommendation. I think there's room for continued  
conversation around this property and I look forward to that. If folks are here today to  
talk about this item and it's not related to the vacant building registration conversation,  
our office stands ready to do that after this meeting.  
Council President Jalali: Do we have any testifiers?  
Moermond: No, I believe that we have someone present who doesn't wish to testify but  
wanted to hear more information. Johnson wanted the staff report as well.  
Johnson moved to close the public hearing. Approved 6-0.  
Johnson: I encourage anyone who wants to continue the conversation about this  
property to reach out to my office. I move Moermond's recommendation.  
Adopted  
6 -  
0
Yea:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost and Councilmember Johnson  
Nay:  
1 - Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
Appeal of Jonah Martin to an Appeal to Denial of Request for Fence Variance  
at 1672 MCAFEE STREET.  
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Appeal granted to allow a 6-foot fence around the entire property.  
Also in attendance: Jonah Martin, property owner/appellant  
Marcia Moermond, Legislative Hearing Officer: This is a case where an application for  
a fence permit was made and the application asked that a 6-foot privacy fence be  
installed for the perimeter of the property and a gate at the 6-foot level also be  
installed. City code allows a 7-foot high fence from the front plane of your house  
backwards through the backyard. From the front plane of the house to the right of way,  
though, you can only have a 4-foot fence. An aerial view of the property is on the  
screen right now. the variance asks to allow a 6-foot privacy fence on the front plane.  
The City building official can grant variances in limited circumstances, but not this  
one. He could grant it if he found that the site's terrain or nuisance animal conditions  
warrant a waiver of height restrictions, but none of those things apply here. At the  
hearing we decided that a 6-foot fence would be allowed on the north side of the front  
plane, since it abuts the neighboring property's backyard. For the south side of the  
front plan and the street facing side, it would not make sense though. There's are two  
major concerns. The first is more aesthetic, since it would create a fortress-like  
appearance and affect neighborhood livability. This would affect all neighbors now and  
moving forward. The other concern is about safety, and having safety personnel able to  
get into the property if they need to. Hopping a 4-foot fence is easier than hopping a  
6-foot one. To sum up, my 3 reasons for not granting the variance beyond just the  
north side are: It doesn't meet the code requirements for a variance, it would have a  
negative impact on the neighborhood, and it could have a negative safety impact. The  
owner is present and has a set of arguments which I'm looking forward to him  
presenting.  
Jonah Martin: I'm trying to get the taller fence variance because I have two sons with  
autism and they have what the doctors call eloping tendencies. I've already had a  
couple of mishaps with them leaving the property. My children are in high school and  
they're going to be with me for life. The reason why I need a taller fence is for safety,  
not privacy. Their mental capabilities are very limited and they don't know the correct  
ways of doing things, so they could potentially put themselves into harm's way, walking  
out in the streets, potentially getting into a random stranger's car. We're kind of new to  
the neighborhood. My father in law owned the house and passed away during the  
pandemic. We moved here and we're trying to make this our permanent home. He  
owned the house for last 30 years and we plan on living here full-time and we just want  
to make it safe for our children.  
Council President Jalali: Could you clarify your request?  
Martin: I just hope to be able to put up a taller visual barrier for them, with no footholds  
so they're not able to climb it. They have climbed the four foot ones and I have  
pictures of a broken fence from that. Right now, we've got our eyes on them while  
they're outside, but anything can happen.  
Jalali: How old did you say your children were again?  
Martin: One's about to be 18, the other 16.  
Councilmember Noecker moved to close the public hearing. Approved 6-0.  
Noecker: Just to recap, what is the height that is allowed, what is being requested, and  
what is the variance that you're recommending?  
The back plane allows 7 feet. The proposal is to install 6 feet all around; no variance is  
required there. The front plane has a maximum of 4 feet, so a two-foot variance is  
being requested. The fence type is also changing from chain link to privacy, which may  
help deal with footholds. In Legislative Hearing, we discussed that a possible  
technique for problem solving might be alarming the house so that you need to hit a  
code before you were to open a door or an alarm will go off. These kinds of things  
could be explored, but the preference is to have it be 6-foot fence around the entire  
property.  
Noecker: Could you clarify your recommendation?  
Moermond: My recommendation is to approve a 2-foot variance only on the north  
border of the front yard, because that is the neighboring house's backyard.  
Councilmember Kim: The north side of this house is essentially the back side of the  
house to the north. This is a Ward 6 item that I've been working on with  
Councilmember Yang out. Yang is in supportive of Moermond's recommendation,  
which I will be moving on her behalf.  
Councilmember Johnson: Do we have a way of knowing if neighbors would oppose a  
6-foot fence?  
Moermond: We don't know. For the north side neighbor, it is against the rear of their  
property and would be installed on this property. The impact there is minimal.  
Johnson: I see a safety concern here. What other methods for safety have been  
explored?  
Moermond: On the screen now is an aerial of the property. [Moermond described the  
property again and explained where a 6 foot fence is allowed, and not allowed. She then  
pointed to where she recommended a variance.]  
Noecker: I find the applicant's testimony about the safety issues to be compelling. If  
we're talking about an attempt to keep a child safe, it it's only as strong as the lowest  
point. If other parts of the fence are then low enough for a child to get out, it doesn't  
really matter what other parts are higher.  
Councilmember Bowie: I agree. I hear the concerns from the applicant. This is a  
unique situation where it's safety over aesthetics. What are the regulations like in  
terms of fence materials?  
Moermond: The proposed fence would be a privacy fence and provide a complete  
visual screen. The types of fencing material allowed in the City are undefined in our  
code, but for the allowance of barbed wire or electric fencing in special cases like  
around correctional facilities. That would not be allowed for residential uses.  
Jalali: It also sounds like the proposal is for a non-foothold type fence.  
Johnson: It sounds like Kim will be making a motion on behalf of Yang to approve  
Moermond's recommendation. If that happens, I'll most likely be voting no, in the hope  
that they could have a 6-foot fence all around. I also would love to have notification of  
this decision sent to the surrounding neighbors.  
Kim: Nothing we do today precludes the back fence being as tall as they're requesting.  
Personally, if I were not making this motion on behalf of Ward 6, I actually do think  
that we are the body that makes these decisions on when we do and do not follow our  
rules and for what reasons. I appreciate the sentiment that Johnson is pressing. I will  
reiterate that I'm moving Moermond's recommendation.  
Jalali: How would we proceed if that motion fails?  
Moermond: I would then recommend that the Council amend the resolution to grant the  
variance, if that's what you decide. Right now, the resolution has my recommendation  
and says you agree with it. That can be amended to say that you don't.  
Jalali: I have been persuaded to allow the variance. Let's vote.  
Kim moved the recommendation of the Legislative Hearing Officer. Motion failed 1-5  
(Those opposed being Councilmembers Noecker, Jalali, Bowie, Jost, and Johnson)  
Kim moved to amend the resolution to grant the appeal and approve.  
Adopted as amended (appeal granted in full)  
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Yea:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost and Councilmember Johnson  
Nay:  
1 - Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 378 SIMS  
AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the December 20, 2023, City Council  
Public Hearing. (Amend to remove within 15 days)  
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Granted 180 days.  
Marcia Moermond, Legislative Hearing Officer: A new version is before you in Legistar  
to grant 180 days. They provided all documents needed as of 3pm today.  
Councilmember Noecker moved approval.  
Adopted as amended (granted 180 days)  
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Yea:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost and Councilmember Johnson  
Nay:  
1 - Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
LEGISLATIVE HEARING CONSENT AGENDA  
Items listed under the Consent Agenda will receive a combined public hearing and be  
enacted by one motion with no separate discussion. Items may be removed from the  
Consent Agenda for a separate public hearing and discussion if desired.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
Councilmember Jost moved approval.  
Legislative Hearing Consent Agenda adopted as amended  
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0
Yea:  
Councilmember Noecker, Councilmember Jalali, Councilmember Kim,  
Councilmember Bowie, Councilmember Jost and Councilmember Johnson  
Nay:  
1 - Councilmember Yang  
Absent:  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1468 BREDA  
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AVENUE. (File No. J2409E, Assessment No. 248312)  
Adopted  
Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1039  
CARROLL AVENUE. (File No. J2409B, Assessment No. 248108)  
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Adopted  
Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 2135 CASE  
AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 24-35.  
Adopted as amended (nuisance abated)  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 66 COOK  
AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2409E, Assessment No. 248312)  
Adopted  
Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1783 DAYTON  
AVENUE. (File No. VB2409, Assessment No. 248812)  
Adopted  
Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 969 EARL  
STREET. (File No. J2407P, Assessment No. 248406)  
Adopted  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1762  
ENGLEWOOD AVENUE. (File No. VB2409, Assessment No. 248812) (Public  
hearing continued to August 7, 2024)  
Public hearing continued to August 7, 2024  
Appeal of Cristy Hahn to a Notice to Cut Tall Grass And/Or Weeds at 957  
FLANDRAU STREET.  
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Adopted  
Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2044/2048  
MARSHALL AVENUE. (File No. J2407P, Assessment No. 248406)  
Adopted  
Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 41  
MILLER CREST LANE within fifteen (15) days after the July 17, 2024, City  
Council Public Hearing.  
Referred to July 23, 2024 Legislative Hearing  
Appeal of L Lee Coulter to a Vacant Building Registration Fee Warning Letter  
at 2117 MOHAWK AVENUE.  
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Adopted  
Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 2117  
MOHAWK AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the July 17, 2024, City  
Council Public Hearing.  
Referred to July 23, 2024 Legislative Hearing  
Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 1971  
NORTONIA AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 23-57.  
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Adopted  
Appeal of Lee Begnaud to a Vacant Building Registration Renewal Notice at  
736 OAKDALE AVENUE.  
Adopted  
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1411  
SHERBURNE AVENUE. (File No. J2409E, Assessment No. 248312)  
(Legislative Hearing on July 16, 2024)  
Adopted as amended (assessment ratified and made payable over 2 years)  
Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 2425  
YOUNGMAN AVENUE in Council File RLH CO 24-4.  
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Adopted  
Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees  
billed during October 25 to December 20, 2023. (File No. VB2409,  
Assessment No. 248812)  
Adopted  
Ratifying the assessments for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services  
during January 2024. (File No. J2409B, Assessment No. 248108)  
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Adopted  
Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees  
billed during December 28 to January 30, 2024. (File No. CRT2408,  
Assessment No. 248207)  
Adopted  
Ratifying the assessments for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement  
services billed during November 22 to December 22, 2023. (File No. J2409E,  
Assessment No. 248312)  
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Adopted  
Ratifying the assessments for Graffiti Removal services during December 5  
to 14, 2023. (File No. J2407P, Assessment No. 248406)  
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Adopted  
Ratifying the assessments for Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous  
Tree(s) services during February 2024. (File No. 2407T, Assessment No.  
249008)  
Adopted  
ADJOURNMENT  
Meeting ended at 5:35 PM  
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